No more felling of trees, says Delhi High Court
New Delhi, Jun 25 (IBNS): The Delhi High Court on Monday ordered against felling of trees in the national capital till July 2, putting on hold a controversial mega-project that requires cutting of thousands of trees.
According to media reports, the court also questioned whether the felling of trees has Green Court permission.
"Has the green court allowed this tree-cutting?" the court questioned.
"Don't cut any more trees till July 2, next date of hearing," the court said.
The next date of hearing in Delhi High Court is July 4, while, National Green Tribunal (NGT) will hear the matter on July 2.
The project in question is for construction of government officers' houses and a commercial complex. Government-run National Buildings Construction Corporation (NBCC) is overseeing the project.
The high court has asked NBCC, "Can Delhi afford cutting of trees for the development of roads and buildings?"
NBCC and Central Public Works have assured the court that there will be no more felling of trees till July 4.
The petitioner, KK Mishra, has asked the Delhi High Court to stop the Central government project for "redevelopment of seven colonies" in south Delhi.
"More than 20,000 trees will be cut in main south Delhi area. A CAG (Comptroller and Auditor General) report states there is a deficit of 9 lakh trees in Delhi. I hope the court will put a stay on the order," media reports quoted the petition as saying.
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